Be Still My Soul, The Lord Is On Your Side…

Every now and than we all need to still our souls. I dare say we should probably do this everyday, but never do. It is only until we reach the end of ourselves that we tend to still ourselves. When we have run out of options. I suppose, there is no better time then that.

Mortality On The Mind…

Ever since I can remember my mortality has always been on my mind. Maybe it is because my dad talked about death lots, that it became something that consumed my thoughts even at a young age. To this day, worse than ever, I consider my own death and the death of my family and friends regularly.

Beet And Goat Cheese Salad…

I was recently at one of my church Elder’s house for dinner and his wife made the most delightful salad that I have to admit I thought I would hate. I love beets in soups because they are so good for you, but I didn’t think I would like them cold. Turns out they are lovely. I

Let Me Direct You Elsewhere…

You may have noticed I didn’t do a “Let me direct…” last week and I will tell you why. I didn’t feel like it. So today you will be getting a Father’s Day edition. I look forward to Chris coming home from work, so me and the kids can celebrate him! A Father’s Day Poem: This lovely

20 Things…

Lately I have been reading a lot of blogs in which the writer lists off 50 or 25 things about themselves that most people might not know. And if everyone jumped off a cliff, so would I. So let me join the rest of you. I have chosen to only do a list of 20, just to show

I Will Not Be Shaken…

There are times in life when you have to face thing’s head on whether you want to or not. Without divulging too much personally I am willing to reveal that I am in that time. It is not my choice. But my past has slipped through the cracks in my armor and I have to

VeggieTales, Moralism And The Gospel…

My kid’s watch VeggieTales. Not because they asked me if they could, but because I introduced them to it. They watch it because I put it on for them. But long before I had kids I had strong feelings toward this cartoon starring vegetables and its messages to kids. I had read many opinions by scholarly type people who believed all

Phobia’s And Freedom…

I have two big phobia’s. Heights and claustrophobia. So you can imagine how I do on planes. Ever since I can remember I have hated being too high or too restricted. I will never forget when Chris and I were touring the beautiful city of Munich in Germany. It was our first stop in Europe and

Let Me Direct You Elsewhere…

Mommy Wars: I will never stop posting articles like this because it is so prevailant in my world. Here are some great quotes from lots of wise woman to help us with this mommy war epidemic. Fake Love, Fake War: Russel Moore wrote an article on the Desiring God blog that is great. It is

Finished The Hunger Games…

I have finished reading The Hunger Games and I have to say it has left me with no desire to see the movie. Although I have seen trailers for it, I still have my own version of Katniss and Peeta and Gale. My imagination has provided me with pictures of Prim, Cato, Haymitch and the rest. And I